07 Apr 2026 // FANUC’s 8-Year Guarantee, PRN Surges, and Award-Winning Moulders
In today’s brief:
⚙️ Machinery Milestone: FANUC UK prepares to showcase the new ROBOSHOT S350C at Interplas 2026. With a focus on energy efficiency and AI-driven precision, the company is also introducing a landmark 8-year commercial guarantee to support UK processors.
🏆 Platinum Performance: Great Central Plastics achieves the highest tier of recognition in the 2025 Dennis Eagle Supplier Awards. The achievement highlights the growing importance of consistency and collaborative partnerships in the UK injection moulding supply chain.
📈 Compliance Data: New figures from the Environment Agency show a 46% increase in plastic PRN carry-forward into 2026. While steel and wood see a decline, the surplus in plastic credits suggests the PRN system is successfully driving material separation and cleaning.
🔬 Sustainable Innovation: A global research consortium secures $7 million to develop ”infinitely recyclable” bioplastics. By using enzymes to process agricultural waste, the breakthrough aims to solve heat-resistance issues in biodegradable polymers for medical and packaging use.
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